Child mortality rate in Slovak Republic
Slovak Republic: Child mortality rate was 0.6% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.6%
Change on year
down 7.7%
World rank
188th
of 236 countries
All-time high
12.6%
in 1950
All-time low
0.5%
in 2017
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Child mortality rate in Slovak Republic, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of children.
Analysis
In 2023, child mortality rate in Slovak Republic stood at 0.6%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.7% on the previous year and down 14.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child mortality rate in Slovak Republic peaked at 12.6% in 1950 and was at its lowest, 0.5%, in 2017.
That places Slovak Republic 188th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Child mortality rate in Slovak Republic, year by year
| Year | % of children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 12.6% | — |
| 1951 | 12.4% | -1.7% |
| 1952 | 8.7% | -30.0% |
| 1953 | 7.4% | -15.1% |
| 1954 | 6.0% | -18.7% |
| 1955 | 5.3% | -11.5% |
| 1956 | 4.8% | -9.5% |
| 1957 | 5.4% | +12.8% |
| 1958 | 4.3% | -20.2% |
| 1959 | 4.0% | -8.3% |
| 1960 | 3.5% | -12.2% |
| 1961 | 3.3% | -5.8% |
| 1962 | 3.0% | -8.3% |
| 1963 | 3.2% | +6.4% |
| 1964 | 3.1% | -3.9% |
| 1965 | 3.4% | +11.4% |
| 1966 | 3.2% | -5.7% |
| 1967 | 3.0% | -8.2% |
| 1968 | 2.8% | -4.7% |
| 1969 | 3.1% | +9.4% |
| 1970 | 3.0% | -3.2% |
| 1971 | 2.9% | -4.3% |
| 1972 | 3.0% | +4.3% |
| 1973 | 3.0% | -0.7% |
| 1974 | 2.7% | -7.8% |
| 1975 | 2.7% | +0.6% |
| 1976 | 2.8% | +1.8% |
| 1977 | 2.5% | -11.8% |
| 1978 | 2.5% | +2.0% |
| 1979 | 2.4% | -5.2% |
| 1980 | 2.3% | -2.3% |
| 1981 | 2.2% | -6.9% |
| 1982 | 2.1% | -5.4% |
| 1983 | 2.0% | -3.5% |
| 1984 | 1.9% | -2.0% |
| 1985 | 1.9% | -4.6% |
| 1986 | 1.7% | -8.3% |
| 1987 | 1.6% | -3.2% |
| 1988 | 1.6% | -4.4% |
| 1989 | 1.5% | -1.5% |
| 1990 | 1.4% | -8.0% |
| 1991 | 1.5% | +7.0% |
| 1992 | 1.4% | -5.9% |
| 1993 | 1.2% | -13.2% |
| 1994 | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| 1995 | 1.2% | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 1.2% | -4.9% |
| 1997 | 1.0% | -11.1% |
| 1998 | 1.1% | +5.1% |
| 1999 | 1.0% | -10.3% |
| 2000 | 1.0% | +2.0% |
| 2001 | 0.8% | -22.8% |
| 2002 | 0.9% | +15.9% |
| 2003 | 1.0% | +7.4% |
| 2004 | 0.9% | -10.1% |
| 2005 | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| 2006 | 0.8% | -8.2% |
| 2007 | 0.8% | -4.8% |
| 2008 | 0.7% | -4.1% |
| 2009 | 0.7% | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 0.7% | -7.3% |
| 2011 | 0.6% | -11.1% |
| 2012 | 0.7% | +11.5% |
| 2013 | 0.6% | -4.9% |
| 2014 | 0.7% | +5.9% |
| 2015 | 0.6% | -5.2% |
| 2016 | 0.6% | -3.5% |
| 2017 | 0.5% | -11.8% |
| 2018 | 0.6% | +7.0% |
| 2019 | 0.6% | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 0.6% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | 0.6% | -6.5% |
| 2022 | 0.6% | +6.9% |
| 2023 | 0.6% | -7.7% |
Slovak Republic compared with similar countries
- Slovak Republic's 0.6% is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.6%, 1.0× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Slovak Republic's 0.6% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.4%, 1.3× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 7.1% | 4.0% | 12.6% | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.1% | 2.8% | 3.5% | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.7% | 2.4% | 3.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Slovak Republic
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0234 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -3.33 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0247 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child mortality rate in Slovak Republic?
- Child mortality rate in Slovak Republic was 0.6% in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest child mortality rate recorded in Slovak Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 12.6% in 1950.
- What is the lowest child mortality rate recorded in Slovak Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5% in 2017.
- How does Slovak Republic rank for child mortality rate?
- Slovak Republic ranks 188th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is child mortality rate rising or falling in Slovak Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Slovak Republic data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Child mortality rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Share of children who die before reaching the age of 5.